Data Breach
Adult Friend Finder Data Breach
412.0M records exposed • October 2016
A dating site for adults got hacked, exposing 412 million accounts. This is sensitive data that could be used to embarrass or blackmail people.
What Happened
FriendFinder Networks suffered a massive breach affecting 412 million accounts across their adult dating sites. This was the second major breach for the company.
Attack method: Local file inclusion vulnerability
What Data Was Exposed
Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses, Browser information
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change your password immediately
- 2.
Be wary of blackmail attempts
- 3.
Change passwords on any other site using the same credentials
Lessons for Businesses
- • Companies handling sensitive data need extra security measures
- • Local file inclusion vulnerabilities are serious
- • Repeat breaches indicate systemic security issues
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